Meghalaya
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves Film Tourism Policy 2025
On July 10, 2025, the Meghalaya Cabinet approved the Film Tourism & Creative Media Policy 2025, aiming to transform the state into a premier filmmaking destination. After reviewing over 200 public feedback submissions, the policy now includes financial incentives of up to ₹1 crore (or 25% of production cost) for national/international films—if they shoot 75% outdoors in Meghalaya. Local Khasi, Pnar, and Garo filmmakers receive subsidies up to ₹50 lakh every two years. A new Film...
Banks Closed in Meghalaya on July 17 for U Tirot Sing’s Death Anniversary
On July 17, 2025, banks across Meghalaya—including SBI branches—remained closed to observe U Tirot Sing Day, marking the freedom fighter and Khasi chief’s death anniversary. The regional holiday is listed in RBI’s July banking calendar, while banks elsewhere in India stayed open. U Tirot Sing led the Anglo‑Khasi War (1829–33), resisting British land control before being captured in 1833 and dying in prison in Dhaka in 1835. His legacy is commemorated annually,...
HC Orders Acceleration of Shillong Airport Expansion
The Meghalaya High Court has directed the Defence Ministry, State Government, AAI, and DGCA to speed up the stalled Shillong Airport expansion under a PIL filed in 2021. Authorities must now acquire 22 acres (10.3 from defense and 11.75 from private land) at a cost of ₹72.17 crore, with land transfer expected by end of July. The project includes extending Runway 4 by 571 m to enable safer aircraft operations. Tenders will be issued once environmental and land clearances are secured. The court...
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